Get ready for goodies and gelt, games, dreidels and lots of latkes to celebrate the miracle of lights. Here's a sample list of some of the upcoming festivities we found.
- Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m.: Chanukah Carnival Chabad of Lake Worth, 5801 Colbright Road in Lake Worth. Free with RSVP at chabadlakeworth.org.
- Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, Grand Delray Beach Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting: Starts at 5 p.m. at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. There will be music, game trucks, holiday snacks and crafts, among other activities. Free admission. Visit delraybeachfl.gov.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, Hanukkah Celebration in Delray Beach: Features food, a menorah lighting and a performance from the Miami Klezmer Band at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Delray Torah Center, 7273 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. Visit delraytc.com.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, Celebrate the 8th Night of Chanukah on Worth: Fire-rescue trucks with a parachute gelt drop will be part of The Chabad House Palm Beach’s event at 5:30 p.m. Location: Mandel Recreation Center Lawn, 340 Seaview Ave., Palm Beach. Features a photo booth, crafts, bounce house and performance by the Palm Beach Jewish Children’s Choir, plus the menorah lighting. Free. RSVP at palmbeachjewish.com/chanukah. Food will be available on site.
Most of these event require you to RSVP before attending so organizers know how many attendees to expect. Click on the links in the above list for more details.
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Delray Torah Center
7273 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, 33446
347-206-9853